Picnic Pate

This is such an elegant, tasty appetizer and really easy to make that's perfect for a picnic. No one would guess it's made from liver. Serve with Melba toast or crackers.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 pinch dried dill weed
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¾ cup butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
• 1 pound chicken livers
• 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
• ⅔ cup Riesling wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet. Add chicken livers, mushrooms, green onions, garlic, and salt; cook for 5 minutes. Add Riesling, mustard, rosemary, and dill. Simmer until chicken livers are tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Step 2

Transfer mixture to a food processor; blend until almost smooth. Blend in remaining 1/2 cup butter. Add additional salt if needed.

Step 3

Pack pate into a ceramic crock and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.